Finding the Others

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Two lads from Dublin, exploring science, ancient wisdom, the brain, breathing, resilience, finding the others and much more. Hosted by Brian Pennie (doctor of neuroscience and psychology) and Níall Ó Murchú (breathing and cold expert).

Níall Ó Murchú, Brian Pennie


    • Mar 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20 EPISODES


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    Built for Survival

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 21:39


    Should we seek out hardship? Are we built to survive? Learn more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comLearn more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com---This podcast was produced and edited by Conor Sweetman. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions.

    If it works, it works...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 19:04


    Can we be free? What does freedom mean for you? How do we get there? Learn more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comLearn more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com---This podcast was produced and edited by Conor Sweetman. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions.

    The Phones, The Bloody Phones...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 27:13


    Are we the masters of technology? Or, is technology the master of us? Learn more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comLearn more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com---This podcast was produced and edited by Conor Sweetman. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions.

    Touching Infinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 21:15


    How can we touch infinity? Brian and Níall try to find out. Learn more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comLearn more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com---This podcast was produced and edited by Conor Sweetman. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions.

    We Don't Break the Law in Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 23:17


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:Breaking the law in Canada. How our internal state impacts on customs officials and much more. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com---This podcast was produced and edited by Conor Sweetman. Music is from Blue Dot Sessions.

    Is Self-Care Selfish?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 16:24


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:People coming in and out of your life as your values change. The role of drinking in Irish social life Saying "no" to make room for the things that are most important to youCreating a not-to-do listValues aligning with your actionsWhat is important but not urgent? Is breathing and meditation selfish? Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    A Slice of Toxic Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 14:00


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:Favorite adviceLetting go of what you can't controlHaving a core set of valuesNiall's story about him complaining when he was a teenager. Oppositional thinkingThoughts on 'toxic positivity' Happiness is a skill.Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    Building a Wall of Evidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 23:50


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:How to build wall of belief / evidenceFeeling fear and excitement at the same time…Differences between men and women in the ice bathsHow ice baths help with other fears (e.g. public speaking)Using adversity as a fuel for growthExpectations as a leveller of happinessExpectations without agreementsFind out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    Win the morning. Win the day.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 24:09


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:MorningsAntifragile visualisationBrian's BAG routineHow breathing changes when you're olderHow  you can become care-free Being excited and afraid at the same timeFind out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    "I am Agnes. I am strong. I can cope with anything"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 19:22


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:Niall reflects on the passing of his mother-in-lawThe fine line between Self-belief and self-delusionalWhat happens when we dieBrian's near-death experiencesFind out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    When Fear is a Barrier to Living Fully

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 26:23


    In this episode, Brian and Niall discuss:Sitting with fearVulnerabilityFear being part of our identity Practising difficult thingsThe wolf of hate and the wolf of love i which one are you going to feed?AccountabilityThe curse of assumptionsFind out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman.

    Leaning into Discomfort

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 19:21


    Finding comfort in discomfort, adversity, coming to the end and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Profound Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 31:24


    Shifts in perspective,  chasing that feeling, psychedelics and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    The Space Between the Breaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 25:00


    Ancient teachings, struggle, how to deal with it, as the breath turns and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Find Your True North

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 21:24


    Finding your purpose,  writing books, a thought experiment and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 20:23


    Putting the work in, finding the balance, momentum and change and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Surrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 16:52


    How the cold changes us, letting go, surrender, self-observation and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Thinking with Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 16:55


    Our thinking mind,  dealing with stressful situations, metaphorical ice baths and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.comProduced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.

    Find the Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 23:05


    Rejection, being yourself, surrender and much more is discussed in this episode. Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com

    How it got started

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 4:23


    In May, Brian and Niall met for the first time. It was a brief meeting, no more than five minutes. But something clicked. They knew they had a lot more to talk about.  A few weeks later, Brian and Niall met for the second time. This time, the spoke for hours. The conversation was deep, stimulating and inspiring. But they knew they had a lot more to talk about...The third time Brian and Niall met was at a podcast studio in Dublin. This time, they recorded their conversation to share with you.In this 8 part series, Brian and Niall  explore science, ancient wisdom, the brain, breathing, resilience, finding the others and much more.  Produced by Conor Sweetman for C-Suite Studios.Subscribe now.  Find out more about Brian Pennie: https://www.brianpennie.comFind out more about Níall Ó Murchú: https://www.breathewithniall.com

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